Exercise Science
Aghaali Ghasemnian; ahmad azad; mohamadreza seraji vatan
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 70percent reduction in training loade during the tapering on serum levels of cortisol, testosterone and performance changes in trained swimmersMethods: In this quasi-experimental study, 20 trained male swimmers were selected by available ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 70percent reduction in training loade during the tapering on serum levels of cortisol, testosterone and performance changes in trained swimmersMethods: In this quasi-experimental study, 20 trained male swimmers were selected by available sampling method and participated voluntarily in the study. Then based on the record of 200m freestyle, the subjects were divided into two groups: Taper(n=10) and control(n=10). Both groups initially Participated in6 weeks in incremental exercises training. Then the taper group spent the 14-day period with a 70% reduction in training load and the control group continued training with the same load as before. In both groups, performance tests (upper and lower body strength) and blood samples (for measurement of serum testosterone, cortisol and testosterone / cortisol ratio) were taken at the beginning of the taper and after the end of this period. For determination of testosterone and cortisol levels, ELISA kits was used. Data were analyzed using, paired t-, and covariance tests. Results: The results indicated that after the tapering , there was a significant difference between the two groups in swimming performance (200m freestyle), upper and lower strength, serum cortisol levels, and the ratio of testosterone to cortisol(P< 0/05). However, there was no significant difference in testosterone levels between the two groups(P> 0/05).Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that taper plan with 14-days, improved anabolic conditions and performance in trained swimmers.
Mohammad Mahdi Bagherpour Tabalvandani; Mohammad Reza Fadaei; Alireza Elmieh
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of aerobic resistance training on the growth of muscle fibers, testosterone and androgen receptors in male rats of different age groups. 30 male Wistar rats, child (n=10), young (n=10) and elderly (n=10), were divided into two groups of training and control ...
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of aerobic resistance training on the growth of muscle fibers, testosterone and androgen receptors in male rats of different age groups. 30 male Wistar rats, child (n=10), young (n=10) and elderly (n=10), were divided into two groups of training and control Exercise were performed intermittently, one day for resistance and one day for aerobic for 6 weeks. 48 hours after the last training session, anesthesia, blood sampling and then were killed and then gastrocnemius and soleus muscles were extracted. Blood serum was also isolated and then blood testosterone was measured by ELISA, muscle growth was measured by light microscopy and gene expression of androgen receptors was measured using Real-time pcr. The results showed that the cross- sectional of muscle fiber in all three training groups of ages contains: child (p=0.001), young (p=0.003) and elderly (p=0.001) were more than control groups. There were no significant difference in serum testosterone between training and control groups of child (p=0.6), while serum testosterone in young (p=0.008) and elderly (p=0.001) training groups were more than controls. Also there were no significant difference in expression of androgen receptors between training and control groups of child (p=0.3), young (p=0.3) and elderly (p=0.8). The results showed that resistance-aerobic exercise can cause muscle hypertrophy at different ages by increasing testosterone concentration. Resistance-aerobic training can accelerate the growth process and also prevent muscle atrophy in old age.
Alireza Paahoo; Vahid Tadibi; Naser Behpoor
Volume 5, Issue 1 , June 2015, , Pages 45-58
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Aim: Obesity and overweight along with metabolic disorders associated with them is one of the very important concerns in today’s world. According to the fact that chihdren and adolencrs bodies are in asensetive stage of growth and preparation for aduhthood, we aim to review the effects of ...
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Aim: Obesity and overweight along with metabolic disorders associated with them is one of the very important concerns in today’s world. According to the fact that chihdren and adolencrs bodies are in asensetive stage of growth and preparation for aduhthood, we aim to review the effects of high intensity interval training over the course of 12 weeks on testosterone, cortisol and lipids profiles levels in obese and overweight. Method: In this study 20 boys were selected based on per- post test in to control and high intensity interval training (HIIT) groups.Anthropometric measures, maximal aerobic speed (MAS), cortisol and testosterone levels, and lipid profile were measured in all subjects before and after training. Training group participated in a training program at 100 to 110% of MAS and 3 times per week during 12 weeks. Independent t-test and Paired t-test with a significance level of (P≤0/05) was used to analysis variables. Results: Following the training program, in training group, anthropometric measures including weight, BMI, percentage body fat and waist-hips ratio and cortisol resting level, TC, TG, LDL-C decreased, and HDL-C increased but no effect on testostron resting levels. In control group, anthropometric measures and TC, TG, LDL-C increased, while HDL-C decreased. Conclusion: Prescribing ideal training course to help obese boys has not been recognized yet But, the finding in this research shows that periodic intence work out has a economic potential, and the efficiency of training Protocol for overweight and obese people, especially children and adolescents.
Mohammad Reza Fadaei chafy; Farhad Rahmani-Nia; Hamid Mohebbi; Saed Mohsen Maddah
Volume 4, Issue 1 , May 2014, , Pages 1-14
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on leptin and testosterone in obese boys’ serum at different pubertal stages. Method: The cross-sectional study had a pre-test- post-test design. The subjects included 36 obese boys aged 12 to 17 years, who according ...
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on leptin and testosterone in obese boys’ serum at different pubertal stages. Method: The cross-sectional study had a pre-test- post-test design. The subjects included 36 obese boys aged 12 to 17 years, who according to the Tanner index, were in the stage of puberty of TS2 to TS5. The subjects were divided in to two groups, TS2, 3 (n=19, age: 13.4±0.94 years, Weight: 76.61±16.7 kg, BMI: 29.41±5.22 kg/m2) and TS4, 5 (n=17, age: 14.9±1.48 years, Weight: 93.57±16.48 kg, BMI: 30.92±3.88 kg/m2), each divided into aerobic exercise and control groups. After anthropometric measurements, fasting serum’s leptin and testosterone levels were measured. The aerobic exercise group completed 12 weeks of running, three times a week 30 minutes on average with an intensity of 60 to 85 percent of maximum heart rate. A pedometer was used to measure the level of physical activity and N4 software was used for measurement of energy intake. The statistical t-test, one-way and two-way ANOVA was used to analyze the data. Results: Lean body mass increased and body fat percent decreased significantly in aerobic exercise group at both stages of puberty (P≤0.05). In aerobic exercise group decrease in BMI and body fat, was only significant in TS4, 5 (P≤0.05). serum leptin levels decreased at different stages of puberty and was at only significant in aerobic exercise group (P≤0.05); but its changes in aerobic exercise and control groups at each stage of puberty wasn’t significant. Analysis of variance showed that puberty affects leptin changes (P≤0.05) but there was no significant difference between the effect of aerobic exercise on leptin decrease and changes in testosterone in both groups (TS4, 5 and TS2, 3 ) Conclusion: The results indicated that aerobic exercise in obese adolescent boys can lead to favorable changes in body composition, along with decreased serum’s leptin. However, part of these changes result from the normal maturation process that can lead to different responses to aerobic training, though due to the low number of subjects showing it about serum’s leptin, was not possible.
Payman Salimi; Dariyosh Sheikholeslami Vatani
Volume 2, Issue 2 , July 2012, , Pages 165-176
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Aim: The aim of present study was to examine the influence of acute resistance exercise orders on response serum leptin and testosterone in overweight young men.
Method: Fourteen young men (mean age: 21.36±1.25 years and BMI: 27.95±1.88 kg/m2) were selected randomly and completed two sessions ...
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Aim: The aim of present study was to examine the influence of acute resistance exercise orders on response serum leptin and testosterone in overweight young men.
Method: Fourteen young men (mean age: 21.36±1.25 years and BMI: 27.95±1.88 kg/m2) were selected randomly and completed two sessions of resistance exercise.The Exercise protocol consisted of two different protocols ]protocol A: from large to small muscles (Leg press, bench press, Lat Pull-down, overhead press, biceps curl, triceps extension (and Protocol B: from small to large muscles (Reverse Sequence of protocol B [(and with %85 of one repetition maximum (1RM) were done. For this purpose in first session randomly, half of the subjects performed protocol A and the other subjects completed the protocol B. One and two minutes rest intervals were set between sets and exercises movement, respectively. One week after, in the second session, subject’s protocols were contrary. Blood samples were collected before the exercise, immediately and 30 minutes after each exercise protocol. Hormone measurements were performed using radio immune-assay (RIA).
Results: By using ANOVA with repeated measure (within and between subject effects) the results indicated that serum leptin concentrations in both protocols, was decreased significantly immediately and 30 minutes after exercise (P≤0.05). So, the testosterone concentration decreased significantly immediately (protocol B) and 30 minutes after exercise (in both protocol) (P≤0.05). While, there was no differences between sessions for leptin and testosterone. Moreover, there was correlation between leptin and testosterone in order B and not in order A (P≤0.05).
Conclusion: Overall findings showed that the large or small muscles order used at the beginning of the exercise do not affect on the secretion hormone leptin and testosterone. Although, more research is needed to prove the link between these two hormones.
Key words: Exercise order, Leptin, Testosterone, Acute resistance exercise
Majid Baghdarnia; Hojatallah Nikbakht; Mohammadali Azarbayjani
Volume 1, Issue 1 , April 2011, , Pages 51-60
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AbstractAim: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of progressive interval training on serum testosterone to cortisol ratio in elite male karate athletes.
Method: Fourteen healthy, physically active males karateka with aged 20.36±3.43 yr, height: 175.71±5.96 cm, weight: 73.43±5.76 ...
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AbstractAim: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of progressive interval training on serum testosterone to cortisol ratio in elite male karate athletes.
Method: Fourteen healthy, physically active males karateka with aged 20.36±3.43 yr, height: 175.71±5.96 cm, weight: 73.43±5.76 kg were recruited for participation in this study. All subjects trained three days a week for five weeks. The intensity and duration of exercise increased from first to fourth weeks and then return to the level of beginning in the fifth week (taper). To identify the level of testosterone and cortisol at rest and after exercise, 10 ml venous blood samples were collected before and immediately after exercise at the beginning of first week and at the end of fourth and fifth weeks.The hormonal assays were performed by using commercially available Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) kits.
Results: No Significant difference was observed between concentration of serum testosterone, cortisol and testosterone to cortisol ratio in week one compare to week four. However, with reduction of training intensity at fifth week the concentration of testosterone significantly decreased (P
